History GCSE
Danelaw
What Danelaw means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Danelaw
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
An area of northern and eastern England where Viking settlers established distinct legal systems and administrative divisions.
Topics that use Danelaw
- Option 13: c800–c1500: Migration in medieval England - 2 The experience and impact of migrants (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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